ElberonIA
A town of 178, settled in 1882.
Is Elberon a good place to live?
Elberon’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both Iowa’s towns (19 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Elberon. Elberon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
178 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Elberon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elberon, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elberon.
Elberon has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Elberon, above both the Iowa town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Elberon is $57,000. The top destinations are Marshalltown (11%), Cedar Rapids (11%) and Grinnell (6%).
| Elberon | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Elberon faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elberon has four seasons and pleasant summers
Elberon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 11° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Elberon is
Elberon beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 21% of Elberon adults binge drink.
| Elberon | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Elberon | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.4% | 11.6% |
| More smokers | 17.8% | 14.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Elberon stands out in Iowa and nationally: a larger share of its households own their home
95% of households own their home in Elberon. Typical home values rose 6.8% in the year to September 2026.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elberon Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Elberon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elberon; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Elberon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
100% of working residents leave Elberon for work
Where Elberon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elberon
City in Iowa, United States
Elberon is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 184 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 883 ft
- ZIP code
- 52225
Questions about Elberon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elberon, IA a good place to live?
Elberon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.